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Bihar lies in the Gangetic plains and is divided by the River Ganga in North and South Bihar. The Southern part of Bihar is rich in minerals. Bihar has a rich historical past and was saw a succession of great rulers.
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Nalanda is 90 kms from Patna. The centre of one of the oldest known universities of the world. Its ruins show over 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studies here. An international centre for buddhist studies also functions here. The Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang who came to nalanda as a student in the 7th century AD has left extensive description of the university.
What to see
Nalanda ruins 4 kms from the bus stand. Remains of the vihars, chaityas, stupas of the university are here. Recent excavations have revealed more complexes. There is a nominal entry fee here.
The Government Museum is near the ruins and houses some rare architectural marvels of the university.
Bihar Sharif is 12 kms was a centre of islamic culture. The Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Baya is situated here where the annual Urs is celebrated.
